UPDATE: Reports indicate that one of the men was released on Wednesday 30th January 2019, after a portion of the ransom was allegedly paid.
On Sunday 27th January 2019, six (6) T&T Fishermen, including a 16-year-old, left on a fishing trip - but never returned. Relatives of one of the men, Linton Manohar, later received a phone call from him stating that the men were all kidnapped by “Venezuelan Pirates.”
The Kidnappers demanded a ransom of US $200,000 be paid in full by Friday 1st February, with a down-payment due two (2) days before. Relatives were told that the hands and limbs of the men would be removed if the ransom was not paid on time.
Besides Linton Manohar, the other men are: 16-year-old Jandesh Jaikaran, Brandon Arjoon, brothers Jason and Jerry O'Brien and Ricky Rambarose - all from Morne Diablo.
See photos of some of the kidnapped men below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 
Police are currently investigating this third kidnapping for January 2019 - all allegedly by the hands of “Venezuelan Pirates.”
This is a developing story - stay tuned for updates. 
UPDATE: Attorney General, Faris Al-Rawi, has clarified that the new requirement applies to Immigrant Visas only (those seeking to relocate to the U.S).
The United States Embassy in T&T has issued an update to their Visa Application process in which they are now only accepting the new (green) Polymer civil documents (Birth/Marriage/Death). This new requirement goes into effect from 1st February 2019.
Older versions of these civil documents will therefore no longer be accepted.
See the U.S Embassy’s Facebook post below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 
Visit the U.S Embassy’s website for full details about applying for a U.S Visa, or contact them at (868) 622-6371.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has finally sent a letter to the other driver involved in his Land Rover crash, which took place on 17th January 2019. 46-year-old Emma Fairweather received the letter six (6) days after the crash.
Emma suffered a broken wrist in the accident and several days later she publicly questioned why the Duke had not yet apologized for his role in the crash. 
Emma was later surprised to receive a hand-delivered letter at her home in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, dated 21st January 2019 - four (4) days after the crash:
When I opened it I saw the Sandringham House headed paper and went ‘Oh my God!’
See Prince Philip’s 181-word letter to Emma below, as well as a photo of her holding the letter. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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The PNM Government of Trinidad & Tobago earlier this week stated it is officially supporting Nicholas Maduro as the current President of Venezuela - which is in direct conflict with U.S President Donald Trump’s support for Juan Guaido as Interim President. Also in support of Guaido is T&T’s Leader of the Opposition (UNC), Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
The U.S Ambassador to T&T, Joseph Mondello, has now taken issue with the PNM Government of T&T - publicly stating that he finds its support for Maduro “deeply concerning.” See the U.S Ambassador’s Press Release below, as well as a graphic depicting where the rest of the World stands on this issue. 
Scotiabank is once again warning customers against opening unsolicited text messages that request confidential bank information. This latest warning comes after a spate of similar unsolicited text messages that were being circulated last year.
See Scotiabank’s Media Release below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 
The Water and Sewage Authority (WASA) is advising citizens that “Water Use Restrictions” for the Dry Season will be in effect from Midnight on Monday 28th January 2019 - until further notice.
Restrictions during this period of water conservation include: the use of Water Hoses and any similar apparatus for the purpose of, among other things, watering private gardens and/or washing motor vehicles. Also restricted, will be the use of Sprinklers, Pressure Washers, decorative Fountains, Waterfalls and other outdoor artistic features that utilizes water.
WASA has also warned there will be increased patrols in various areas and any person found breaking the law will be liable for a Fine ($75) upon summary conviction. They have the right to enter your property at any reasonable hour to check if water is being wasted or misused - once they provide authenticated documents.
See the News Release from WASA below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 
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